| ZIP Code | 14878 |
|---|---|
| City | Rock Stream |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Yates County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft |
| Latitude | 42.449442 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.94403 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs ↓ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.20 |
| Below Poverty | 29.1% ▲ 191% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (8.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 143 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 45 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 30 (7.2%) |
| Bachelors | 57 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 107 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,875 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,700 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 414 |
| Vacant Units | 166 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 414 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 166 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
ZIP code 14878 is located in Rock Stream, New York, within Yates County. With a population of 793, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 14878 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14878 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 14878 is primarily White (97.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.1%. Household income has declined by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14878 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14878 in Rock Stream, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 793 residents, a median household income of $56,875, and a median home value of $170,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.